Weekly News Update, 8.6.26
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- The Wall Street Journal [gift link] noted that more big fashion brands are selling “preloved” items, partly to offset the environmental cost of producing so many styles in rapid succession.
- The New York Times [gift link] featured a piece in which a woman explained “The Real Reason I Was Looksmaxxing [ew — Ed.] in Midlife.”
- Harvard Business Review highlighted five ways to wield influence when you lack authority.
- Fast Company explained the value of emotional resilience at work.
- The 19th noted that Todd Blanche, Trump’s attorney general pick, has hinted at making national abortion restrictions a priority.
- Allure shared that a new study (not yet published in a medical journal) found that hair loss is more likely in patients taking tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) than semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic).
- The Washington Post [gift link] reported on how Flock license-plate cameras are being misused by some law enforcement officers.
- NPR shared digital habits that rob attention and energy — and how to combat them.
- Your Laugh of the Week comes from Alyce Chan, who has a new series of hilarious videos, “If Adults Acted Like Kids.” Here's part one.
Threadjacks of the Week
- flying and climate change
- whether to get your colors done (Elizabeth did!)
- vegan baking cookbooks
- favorite “girl dinners”
On CorporetteMoms Recently…
- We offered some clothes for working moms, including some maternity basics and washable workwear.
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